Line Cook II
About The Position
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is the premier oceanfront hotel on the Central Coast. We are seeking a skilled, efficient, and motivated Line Cook II who can create a sense of luxury through their culinary expertise. Cooks and prepares a variety of products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, broths, breads and other edible products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prepare List. Keeps the kitchen clean, complying with all health and safety regulations. Follows The Cliffs Mission and Values, while contributing to a positive work environment.
Requirements
- On-site work required
- Understand Basic English
- High school diploma; culinary degree preferred.
- 1-3 years of line cook experience preferred
- Working knowledge of guest services in a luxury hotel setting.
- Understand basic English language.
- Ability to work with people effectively.
- Ability to multitask and work in mentally demanding situations.
- Ability to stand continuously for the duration of the shift (eight or more hours).
- Ability to lift small packages (excess of 50 pounds).
- Be able to stretch, bend, bend and lift frequently up to 40 pounds in weight.
- Ability to work in stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- culinary degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Complete the opening and closing checklists, including line preparation for evening/morning shift and daily prep lists
- Complete opening line set up for each shift in a timely manner
- Ensure proper sanitation of stations and all coolers, including walk in and reach ins
- Follow direction of senior kitchen management, including Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, and Banquet Chef
- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items
- Cook on grills, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of cooking equipment
- Execute their responsibilities of the line consistently while maintaining food quality and presentation, in a timely manner and at a fast pace
- Consistently understands and complies with our standard serving sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, ovens, fryers, pots and pans, convection oven, countertops and cooling equipment.
- Close the kitchen appropriately and follow the checklist for closing the kitchen stalls. Help others close the kitchen.
- Ensure all waste is disposed of into appropriate recycle and compost bins
- Promptly notify the manager of any problems with food equipment and quality.
- Immediately informs manager of product shortages and any other inventory issues
- Comply with all the hotel and restaurant conditions of employment and standards including uniform, grooming, health and safety
- Comply with all health and safety regulations as ordered by local, county, and state government officials
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Ensures a positive work environment, following The Cliffs Mission, Values, and Basics
- Follows all hotel policies and procedures
- Performs all other tasks as assigned by manager
Benefits
- employee appreciation events
- daily discounted lunches from our restaurant
- special hotel benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
